What Should a Clever Moose Eat?

Natural History, Ecology, and the North Woods

In What Should a Clever Moose Eat?, John Pastor explores the
natural history of the ecologically rich North Woods, illuminating the
discoveries waiting behind each fallen tree or beaver pond. As Pastor
moves from the geological history of the region to the shapes of leaves
and the relationship between aspens, caterpillars, and predators, the
range of his essays reflects the diversity of the North Woods
themselves. Through his careful observations, Pastor shows readers --
scientists and nonscientists alike -- how to see the world in a new
way, asking their own questions and making crucial connections. With
this vital ability, Pastor argues, we will not only be better
scientists, but better citizens, equipped with a greater understanding
of the natural world and renewed desire to protect it.

John Pastor, a professor of biology at the University
of Minnesota, Duluth, is a highly distinguished ecologist with a very
strong record of scientific research. His teaching and research focus
on the natural history and ecology of northern ecosystems.